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New government in Lithuania sworn in after coalition shift Lithuania’s new government in Lithuania, led by Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevičius, was sworn in on July 14, 2026, after parliament approved …

Germany Proposes Capital-Funded Pension as Sweden Model Sparks Union Opposition Germany’s proposed capital-funded pension has reignited debate, with the government citing Sweden’s model while unions and the left warn about …

Business groups warn German government to preserve Minijobs amid reform proposals German trade associations urge the government to preserve Minijobs, warning that abolishing or raising costs would damage workers and …

Federal Government Moves to Block Berlin Housing Nationalization Federal government moves to block Berlin housing nationalization as city debates expropriation; political, legal and market consequences across Germany. Germany’s federal government …

German reform package draws criticism for protecting elites and burdening vulnerable Critics say the German reform package cements privileges, burdens vulnerable groups and lacks clear financing or vision across pensions, …

German savings bill would cap psychotherapy pay, therapists warn of longer waits German government plans to cap psychotherapy remuneration under a GKV savings bill, raising fears of longer waiting lists …

Bakery Insolvencies in Germany Rise 40% as 63 Bakeries File in First Half German bakery insolvencies surged as 63 bakeries and confectioneries filed for bankruptcy in the first half of …

2026 Cyberattacks Surge: Social Security Data, Infrastructure, Supply Chains and Mass Breaches A roundup of major 2026 cyberattacks: Social Security data exposure, critical-infrastructure intrusions, supply-chain compromises and mass corporate breaches. …

German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …